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Symbol of Singapore
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Symbol
The Singapore lion head is intended as an easily recognisable national symbol that is less formal than the other national symbols. It can be freely used to promote Singapore's national identity.
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In the 13th century Malay Annals, Sang Nila Utama, a prince from Palembang was shipwrecked and washed ashore to an island. There he saw a creature which he believed was a lion. So he named the island "Singa Pura" which means "Lion City", from which the name Singapore was derived.[1]
According to the Singapore government:
- The lion head symbolises courage, strength and excellence, as well as resilience in the face of challenges. It is in solid red against a white background - the colours of the national flag. Its mane's five partings represent the same five ideals that are embodied in the five stars of the national flag, namely democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. Its tenacious mane symbolises the nation's single-minded resolve to rise to any challenges and overcome any obstacles.[2]
The Singapore government has published the following guidelines:[3]
- An individual, organisation or company can use the lion head symbol for purposes of identifying with the nation.
- The lion head symbol should be used in good taste. Its design should not be modified in any way nor have any words or graphics superimposed over it. However, it may be depicted in outline form, be embossed or portrayed as a watermark.